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Prader-Willi syndrome is a multi system disorder characterized by neonatal hypotonia, later obesity, hyperphagia and mental retardation. It occurs sporadically, either as a result of microdeletion of chromosome 15p (70%) or as a result of maternal disomy of chromosome 15 (30%). The major problems encountered by parents are those of hyperphagia, food-seeking and obesity, and conduct disorder, particularly tantrums or oppositional behaviour.
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PMID:Prader-Willi syndrome. 1045 84

Pediatric obesity is increasing worldwide and disproportionately affects the economically and socially disadvantaged. Obese children are at risk of developing the (dys)metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, early-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus, polycystic ovarian syndrome, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obstructive sleep apnoea. Those with diabetes may have mixed features of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Pediatric obesity is the result of persistent adverse changes in food intake, lifestyle, and energy expenditure. It may be because of underlying a genetic syndrome or a conduct disorder. Children living in urban settings often lack safe, affordable, and accessible recreational facilities. Tight educational schedules mean less free time, while computer games and television have become preferred recreational activities. More families are eating out or eating take-out meals and processed foods at home because of pressures of work and time constraints. Consumer advertising targeted at children and the ready availability of vending machines encourage unwise food choices. Some children eat excessively because they are depressed, anxious, sad, or lonely. Often families and obese children are aware of the need for healthy eating and exercise but are unable to translate knowledge into weight loss. Population-based measures such as public education, school meal reforms, child-safe exercise friendly environments, and school-based and community-based exercise programs have been shown to be successful to varying degrees, but there remain individuals who will need special help to overcome obesity. Overeating (e.g. binge eating) may be a manifestation of disordered coping behavior but may also be because of defects in the neural and hormonal control of appetite and satiety. New pharmacological approaches are targeting these areas. We need a coordinated approach involving government, communities, and healthcare providers to provide a continuum of population-based interventions, focused screening, and personalized multidisciplinary interventions for the obese child and family.
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PMID:An overview of pediatric obesity. 1799 Nov 36

Obesity is now a major health concern in both children and adults. According to research from the past 15 years, one of the factors that increase the risk of obesity may be attentiondeficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Not all the studies, however, provide unambiguous results. This literature review aims to systematize the results of previous studies on the risk of obesity in people with ADHD. It included articles addressing the issue of relationship between ADHD and obesity published in the years 2004-2016. Finally, 31 surveys fulfilling the selection criteria were qualified for the review. Analysis of the available sources leads to the conclusion that ADHD is a significant risk factor for obesity, which is especially visible in the adult population. Of the disorders associated with ADHD, the greatest modulating impact on the relationship between obesity and ADHD had oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder and emotional overeating. Pharmacological treatment, comorbid conditions, but also age and sex must remain important factors controlled in subsequent studies. Future research should focus on more systematic testing of hypotheses explaining the comorbidity of ADHD and obesity.
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PMID:ADHD as a risk factor for obesity. Current state of research. 2997 69